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Merle Friesen Obituary

MERLE FRIESEN "Laney" Merle "Laney" Friesen, age 52, of Santa Cruz passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2004, in Santa Cruz. He was born in Fresno. He is survived by his beloved mother, Martha Hoff of Fresno; a loving sister, Alicia Patriquin and her husband David of Kingman, AZ; niece and nephews Matthew, Melissa, and Michael; aunt, Anne Klassen; best friend and companion, Russ Eckstrom; Russ's brothers Robert and Rosean; and nephew and niece Bobby and Anika. He was an International Travel Consultant, and loved commercial aircraft and world travel. He had a gentle demeanor and loved Santa Cruz's weather and laid back atmosphere. He volunteered and worked for Santa Cruz AIDS Project and loved cooking and creating comfort foods. A Memorial Service will be held at Oakwood Memorial Chapel, 3301 Paul Sweet Rd., Santa Cruz on Tuesday, December 21, 2004, at 2:00 p.m.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Fresno Bee on Dec. 21, 2004.

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